1999 Honda Z vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 720 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Z | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
